GeForce 825M vs GeForce GT 440
GeForce 825M
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GeForce GT 440
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 825M is positioned at rank 119 and the GeForce GT 440 is on rank 129, so the GeForce 825M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 825M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 440
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 440 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 825M.
| Insight | GeForce 825M | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 825M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 825M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 31.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 825M | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 825M and GeForce GT 440
GeForce 825M
The GeForce 825M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 26 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1071 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 761 points.
GeForce GT 440
The GeForce GT 440 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 770 points. Launch price was $89.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 825M scores 761 and the GeForce GT 440 reaches 770 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 825M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 440 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 825M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 440). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 825M) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 440).
| Feature | GeForce 825M | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 761 | 770+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS+18% | 0.7626 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+500% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 825M | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 825M) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 440) — the GeForce 825M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 825M | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 825M) vs 11 (11_0) (GeForce GT 440). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 825M | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GeForce 825M) vs None (GeForce GT 440). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 825M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 440).
| Feature | GeForce 825M | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1 | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | PureVideo HD (VP4) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 825M draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 440's 64W — a 63.9% difference. The GeForce 825M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 825M) vs 300W (GeForce GT 440). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 65.
| Feature | GeForce 825M | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-48% | 64W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | None |
| Length | 0mm | 145mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 65-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 23.1+93% | 12.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 825M costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.4 (GeForce 825M) vs 19.3 (GeForce GT 440) — the GeForce 825M offers 31.6% better value. The GeForce 825M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 825M | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.4+32% | 19.3 |
| Codename | GM108 | GK107 |
| Release | August 26 2015 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #768 | #777 |
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